Changing Desktop

[Guest]

I know, something that should be simple. But got some reason I can't set a
picture or anything as my background. It won't let me select anything in the
Desktop properties tab. All I can do is change the friggin' color.

 

[Guest]

I am having the same trouble. I have contacted the manufacturer of the
computer (DELL) and they are scratching their heads as well. Supposedly they
are going back to Microsoft to diagnose the poblem. I will let you know if I
hear of anything.

Jon

 

[Ayush]

Corey wrote ::

I know, something that should be simple. But got some reason I can't set a
picture or anything as my background. It won't let me select anything in the
Desktop properties tab. All I can do is change the friggin' color.

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a) Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg

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b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
2. Under User configuration > Click [Administrative Templates\Control
Panel\Display\]
3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" > Set it to
"Not Configured"

--- or ---

c) Manually (XP -Any) :
1. Open Regedit
2.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
4.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
5. Repeat Step 3
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If the above fails :
Microsoft Method- <url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>

Good Luck, Ayush.

 

[Guest]

Thanks you aloy Ayush. I found out that it was due to spyware I had taken off
my computer. The very last method had worked for me.

Corey wrote ::

I know, something that should be simple. But got some reason I can't set a
picture or anything as my background. It won't let me select anything in the
Desktop properties tab. All I can do is change the friggin' color.

````````````````````
a) Registry fix-Automated :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/wallpaperenable.reg

--- or ---

b) Manually (XP -Pro) :
1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
2. Under User configuration > Click [Administrative Templates\Control
Panel\Display\]
3. There will be a value named "Prevent changing wallpaper" > Set it to
"Not Configured"

--- or ---

c) Manually (XP -Any) :
1. Open Regedit
2.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
3. Double click the value named "NoChangingWallpaper" > Set it to 0
4.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
5. Repeat Step 3
````````````````````

If the above fails :
Microsoft Method- <url:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921049/>

Good Luck, Ayush.

 

[Ayush]

Corey wrote ::

Thanks you aloy Ayush. I found out that it was due to spyware I had taken off
my computer. The very last method had worked for me.

You are welcome Corey.


Good Luck, Ayush.